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…his eldest brother, Johann Christoph Bach, a church organist in Ohrdruf. Johann Christoph, recognizing his brother’s talent, provided further musical instruction and enrolled him in a local school. A notable…

…his musical talents quickly earned him local fame. The municipal authorities recognized his organizational prowess and commissioned him to assist the organist of Thomaskirche, Johann Kuhnau. Besides composing church cantatas,…

…to depict important words. His songs found their way into many of his works, including his semi-operas, church music, and anthems. He was also known for his “Welcome Songs” and…

…and composers to the Cathedral of San Martino. Puccini’s father, Michele, passed away when Puccini was just five years old. The church held the position of cathedral organist for Puccini…

…Robert Schumann, and Richard Wagner, significantly influencing his musical development. Career Beginnings Fauré’s professional career began as an organist at the Church of Saint-Sauveur in Rennes, France, a position he…

…at the major churches in Hamburg, a position he held until his death in 1788. In Hamburg, Bach shifted his focus towards church music. He composed over twenty settings of…

…final opera, Les Boréades. It would remain unperformed until the 20th century. Jean-Philippe Rameau died in Paris on September 12, 1764. He was buried in the Church of St. Eustache….

…he made significant progress, learning to play the harpsichord and violin, and singing in the church choir. Haydn’s Time in Vienna In his early teens, Haydn’s impressive singing skills caught…